Growing tomatoes in outdoor pots can be surprisingly productive when you start with the right soil. Unlike garden beds, containers have limited space for roots, water, and nutrients. That makes the growing mix especially important. The best soil for tomatoes in pots should drain well, hold enough moisture, allow air to reach the roots, and…

Seeing cherry tomato plant leaves turning yellow can be alarming, especially when the plant was growing well and suddenly starts looking pale. Yellow leaves are not always a sign of a serious disease. Sometimes the cause is simple, such as too much water, too little sunlight, poor nutrition, or normal aging. Other times, pests or…

Seeing cherry tomato plant leaves turning yellow can be alarming, especially when the plant was growing well and suddenly starts looking pale. Yellow leaves are not always a sign of a serious disease. Sometimes the cause is simple, such as too much water, too little sunlight, poor nutrition, or normal aging. Other times, pests or…

Seeing tomato leaves turning yellow with brown spots can be worrying, especially when the plant was healthy a few days earlier. Yellow leaves with brown or dark patches can come from several problems, including fungal diseases, watering mistakes, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or environmental stress. The good news is that you can often identify the cause…

To grow tomatoes in pots, plant one seedling per container of at least 5 gallons (19 liters) for compact varieties, or 10 gallons (38 liters) or more for vining types. Use a quality potting mix, bury the stem deeply, place the pot in 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, water when the top 2…

Pruning tomatoes confuses a lot of gardeners. Some swear by removing every sucker. Others never touch their plants and still get buckets of fruit. Both approaches can work, but the results depend on the type of tomato you’re growing, your climate and what you want from the plant. This guide covers what pruning does, when…